Tier 1 · FIAPF accredited

Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival

Clermont-Ferrand, France

BAFTA qualifyingOscar qualifying

Submission deadline: 1 October 2026
Entry fee: from EUR 13
Premiere: No premiere requirement
Formats accepted: Shorts, Documentaries, Animation, Experimental
Next edition: 2026

Last verified 3 July 2026

About Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival

The Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival is a major event held in France featuring an official selection, special screenings, and professional networking opportunities.

Awards this festival can qualify you for

BAFTA Short · British Short Film
Accepted into the official programme is sufficient. No win required. British productions only. International confirmed BAFTA-qualifying.
BIFA Short · Best British Short Film
In-person official selection is sufficient; no win or competition placement required. BIFA Short Section A: one Section A festival confers eligibility. British production, under 40 minutes.
CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
EFA Short · Best European Short Film
Film must win the EFA-candidate prize at this festival to be nominated for the EFA Short Film Award. Must be a European production (majority EU/EEA financing).
Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film
Must win the Grand Prix – National Competition OR Grand Prix – International Competition. The world's largest short film market.

Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival submission FAQ

When is the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival submission deadline?

The main submission deadline for Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival is around 1 October 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.

How much does it cost to submit to Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival?

Submitting to Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival costs from EUR 13 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.

Does Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival require a premiere?

No premiere requirement. Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Is Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival an award qualifying festival?

Yes. Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival can qualify a film for BAFTA and an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.

Where is Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival held?

Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival takes place in Clermont-Ferrand, France.

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Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in Circkit's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills; it holds FIAPF accreditation, an internationally recognised mark of a legitimate competitive festival; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay. You can also run Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.

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Awards this festival can qualify you for

BAFTA Short · British Short Film

Accepted into the official programme is sufficient. No win required. British productions only. International confirmed BAFTA-qualifying.

BIFA Short · Best British Short Film

In-person official selection is sufficient; no win or competition placement required. BIFA Short Section A: one Section A festival confers eligibility. British production, under 40 minutes.

CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short

Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.

CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film

Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.

CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary

Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.

CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama

Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.

EFA Short · Best European Short Film

Film must win the EFA-candidate prize at this festival to be nominated for the EFA Short Film Award. Must be a European production (majority EU/EEA financing).

Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film

Must win the Grand Prix – National Competition OR Grand Prix – International Competition. The world's largest short film market.